Growth of bicycle habit and odd notes in The Gazette
The Gazette reports Indiana manufacturers expect 75,000 new bicycles this season. It cites a long-ago oyster rule by Tutler, notes The Salvation Army's use of printer's ink, and lists The Gazette's 31 weeklies and five monthlies with 45 million annual copies. Prof Rinny compares fried grasshoppers to shrimp. It mentions a border strip lost to Mexico and arid land needing water to gain value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Tue Salvation Army
Uncle Sam
Mexico
Great American steamships plan linked to Europe
The article describes an Atlantic steamship line starting from eastern Long Island with landfall at the nearest point east of the Atlantic, rapid New York to London rail connections, and faster ocean transit. It also covers figures on immigration, finance, and Alaska education plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Long Island
Atlantic
New York
London
Epitome of the Week from Fifty-Second Congress
Summaries of Senate and House actions across May including bills on police court publications and criminal news, river and harbor appropriations, DC legislation, holiday proclamations, free church glass imports, alien treaty rights, world fair exhibits rules, salaries for government executives, and currency and monopolies debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moxpay
Senate
Committee On Rivers and Harbors
District of Columbia
Tresday
Owosse
Wich
America
United States
Wroxkes Bay
Muscatine
Muncie
Ind
Peffer
Stewart
House
Grain stocks and treaty move mark a closing week
The 23d visible grain supply in the United States stood at wheat 30,607,000 bushels, corn 2,272,000 bushels, oats 2,862,000 bushels, rye 717,000 bushels, barley 893,000 bushels. President Harrison proclaimed the Austria Hungary United States commercial reciprocity treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Harrison
Austria-Hungary
East Barvus dies at 25 in Bonner barn Tarrytown N Y
The famous trotting horse East Barvus dies of old age at Robert Bonner's barn near Tarrytown New York aged 25 years. Other items record hangings, floods, political conventions and flood damages across multiple states.
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Barvus
Robert Bonner
Tarrytown
N. Y
Pittsburgh
Patrick Fitzpatrick
Samuel Early
Darflinger
White Mills
Trenton
New Jersey
Chicago
Cleveland
Brooklyn
Vermont
Rutland
E. L. Allen
Fair Haven
Nationwide political notes and disasters sweep the nation
A string of events across states reports fires in Wichita Falls causing 8100,000 in losses, ship collisions on Lake Michigan with no deaths, Idaho Democrats selecting a free silver delegation, Kentucky backing a gold and silver currency, a drowning disaster at Kinsman, Ohio, and fatal shootings in Lincoln and Nashville political developments. Prohibitionists nominate in Indiana, a San Francisco official dies, and Nebraska marks its twenty fifth anniversary as flood estimates forewarn of massive losses across Illinois and Mississippi River regions with millions in crops and homes affected.
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Tur
Kentucky
Gov. Brown
Atlanta
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
P.M. Arthur
Ohio
L. M. Strong
R. G. Johnston
Col. Poorman
Indiana
Rev
A. J. Grime
W. A. Spurgeon
C. EB
Boston
Cairo
Memphis
Colorado
Denver
Chicago
Iowa
Des Moines
Wichita Falls
Tex
J. C. Siegler
Midlake
Lake Michigan
Pilgrim
Kalamazoo
Idaho
Pocatello
Louisville
Kinsman
Charleston Township
Mich
Gilbert Roswell
Washington
Democrats
Vancouver
Cleveland
Tennessee Democrats
Nashville
Illinois
J. D. Dennis
Rockford
Congress
Lincoln
Neb
C. E. Montgomery
German National Bank
Jebus Sacrifices 200 as Propitiation Amid Battle Report
Lagos dispatch states that the Jebus sacrificed 200 people including many maidens to propitiate the yous before clashing with the British. Windsor Castle marked Queen Victoria's 73rd birthday and notes the 57th year of her reign will begin next month. In Chihuahua Mexico a Mormon colony gained 100000 acres. The steamship City of New York completed its voyage from New York to Queenstown in six days and twenty minutes, setting an eastward fastest-record passage. Cashmere capital Aur Serinagar reports exphere causing daily deaths around 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagos
Windsor Castle
Victoria
Mexico
Chihuahua
City of
New York
Browhead
Queenstown
Sandy Hook
Aur
Serinagar
Cashmere
India
Senate moves on postal clerks salaries and church notes
The silver bill was laid before the United States senate with discussions postponed. A bill reclassifying and fixing railway postal clerks salaries ranged from 800 to 1800 dollars. House reports favor on semi weekly to tri weekly publication postage. The sundry civil appropriation bill passed and pension roll reforms discussed. A 115 year old Mrs. Jouanga Morrens dies in Joliet. US business failures rise to 198 in the week, a Henderson Kentucky courthouse and jail fire destroys structures, and Arkansas flood wrecks Hollender and three towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
House
United States
Jouanga Morrens
St. Joseph Hospital
Joliet
Henderson
Arkansas
Hollender
Chicot City
Red Fork
Pendleton
Arkansas Valley
Germany
Woodville
Scott
Fanny
Alice
Kave
Emma
Lone ‘Tree
James McParano
Girard
Louis Jones
Niles
American Baptist Home Mission Society
Philadelphia
Wellington
Kan
Harrison declines to announce reelection candidacy
President Harrison states he has not and will not announce a bid for renomination. He defends his record, says Minneapolis will decide, and notes he wishes to tour the country again to gauge public sentiment while remaining calm and focused at the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Mim
New York
the World
Washington
Minneapolis
Morrison
White House
Dam
United States
Mionexpol
Robin
Curlew
Mitchie
Murvan
Blount
Georgia
Chicago
South
Southwest
Pacific Coast
Tregret
Charles Lamb
NEBRASKAS JUBILEE CELEBRATES QUARTER CENTURY STATEHOOD
Nebraska marks twenty fifth year of statehood with a capitol ceremony led by Gov. Boyd and Mayor Weir. G. M. Lambertson also spoke. An industrial parade followed, then an electrical display and band contests. Weather was superb and crowds were large.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Capitol Grounds
Gov
Boyd
Weir
G. M. Lambertson
Capitol
Figures and Datos Aids Era Fact Collection
In the United States there are about 16 million cows about one for each four persons. Twenty percent of the coffee sold here is sprmous. Thirteen unions of dollars are paid for roasted beans peas etc called coffee. New York City was settled by the Dutch in 1647 and named New Amsterdam then renamed New York after 1664. Mirrors were made of metal in ancient times Praxiteles introduced silver mirrors in 324 B.C. Venice 1800 England Lambeth 1678. Per capita money circulation listed for several nations with the United States at 24 10 and Great Britain 20 40. A New York firm is manufacturing a self winding clock.
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New York City
New Amsterdam
New York
B.C
Venice
England
Lambeth
London
United States
Great Britain
Tuly
Spain
Germany
Russia
India
Mexico
Peru
Venezuela
Lincoln hotel slayings shock Nebraska during statehood celebration
Charles B E Montgomery president of the German National Bank is shot dead at the Lincoln hotel breakfast by William S Irvine a real estate broker and former partner Irvine says his wife and daughter were ruined by Montgomery Irvine surrenders The tragedy unfolds amid a quarter centennial celebration in Lincoln Nebraska May 7 with Irvine claiming proof from letters and telegrams The victim a 45 year old Indiana immigrant moved to Lincoln in 1886 and held multiple bank roles and property holdings The shooter Irvine a former Lincoln resident and recent Salt Lake City real estate man is 85 slender and well dressed The case prompts inquest and a news frenzy around the prominent figures and alleged scandal
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F. Trvine
Charles
Montgomery
Linccoln
Neb
Lincoux
Charles BE. Montgomery
German National Bank
Lincoln Hotel
William S. Irvine
Irvine
Nebraska
Mr. Montgomery
Mr. Irvine
Parton
Ile
Curtis Hotel
Chicago
Ila
Thomas
Crim
C. E. Montgomery
Lincoln
Indiana
Industrial Savings Bank
Columbian National Bank
la Porte (Tex
Montgomery Block
Palace
la Porte
Lincoln Hotel Company
W. I. Irvine
G Street
N.C. Abbott
Salt Lake City
Territorial
Jineela
The Crowned Heads A Gloss of Monarchs and Magnates
A collage of curious royal trivia notes that Italy’s pope grants a rose to a princess while Portugal’s queen receives the holy jewel. It mentions Dalai rulers, Uganda's King Mwanga, Victoria’s carriage, and Spain’s ban on naming ex Kings in church prayers.
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Tur
China
Tur Czar of
Russi
Tun
Portugal
Carr
Locaro
Mwanga
Uganda
British East Africa Company
Victoria
Iyeres
Spain
Milan
Natalie
Alexander
Notable Figures and Events Across America and Europe
A collage of personalities and notices including Irene Woop’s long teaching tenure in Cochesser Massachusetts, the wealth of actor Joshin Meurony, and Massachusetts statesman Robert C. Wrythner’s tie to presidents. Also features travel details for the Republican convention in Minneapolis with North-Western Line excursion options, medical ad copy, and scattered social notes.
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Irene G. Woop
Cochesser
Mass
Joshin Meurony
Robert C. Wrythner
Massachusetts
Boston
Washington
Jefferson
Bancock
Chicago
May French
Kentucky
Republican Party
Minneapolis
Minn
Jone
North-Western
Northwest
North-Western Limited
Madison
Devil's Lake
Lake Shore
Lake Michipuin
Milwaukee
Waukesha
Minnepolis
W. A. Thrall
Chicago & North
Electropoise testimonial and soap advertisement
A testimonial letter from C. Weaver praises Electropoise use for rapid recovery after illness, claiming a return to health and plans to work on the railroad, with an address for full information. The piece also promotes N's Sulphur Soap for skin conditions and includes a newspaper quip about bravado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Electronoise Co
Chitcago
Goei
Weaver
Crieulal
Bly
Monroe St
Chicago
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women health
Health claims describe Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe vegetable tonic for women. It targets menstral changes and menopause ensuring relief from irregularities and weaknesses is promised with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
August Flower Returns Saugerties Man To Health
After two years of severe stomach trouble and physician care, Jas E Dederick of Saugerties New York reports that August Flower cured him He gained strength and flesh rapidly and now feels like a new man thanks to the remedy.
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Jas. E. Dederick
Saugerties
N.Y
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Tutler
Rinmy
Lerirta Tyler Semme
Tyler
Corcoran Home For
Suetpon Jackson
Alaska
Siberia
Kingston
Marius Schoonmaker
Tennis Swart
Marius Green
Johnstown
Howiine Bear
Howling Idiot
Connecticeut
Covent Garden
Pennsylvania
New Pentland
Ting News
Penisecot
Tenn
T. G. ‘Trnauom
Charles Pinckley
Arkansas Pass
St. Charles
Clair
Wisconsin People's Party
C. M. Butt
Vernon
Martin Mattison
Douglas
Aaron Broughton
Green
Alfred Monheimer
Manitowoc
M. W. Stevens
Green Lake
Charles Hatch
Calumet
Eugene Low
Agnes Worsley
Racine
Aveau Claire
Wis
Foreign Intelligence
CancurTa
Paris
Chalons
Norway
Wergeland
Wiese
Bergen
Verpeland
Cadwalheder Dpudieted
Mapison
Grand Jury
A. A. Cadwallader
Superior National Bank
Ruima
Hall
Tree
F. J. Cursay & Co
Props
Toledo
Druggista
Columbus Post
John Chinaman
John
Dallas News
Williamsport
Lapins
McVicker's Theater
Hearns
Shore Acres
Alice Huntington
Paul Jones
Indianapolis
Somerville Journal
N. O, Picayune
Philadelphia Record
Chieag Medical and
Surate
Vins Buren
Cor
Wabash Ave
Og Claud
van Bago
Sion
Express
Bradfield
ALL Pro Testitur
Botte
Japan
Canadian Pacific Railway
Clark St
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